Sicilian Spiced Duck Breast With Preserved Orange Recipe

Name: Sicilian Spiced Duck Breast With Preserved Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces dried orange zest; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon broken pieces from a whole cinnamon stick; 1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (pimenton); 4 boneless, skin-on duck breasts, about 6 ounces each; 1 orange; extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots; kosher salt; pinch of crushed red pepper; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 clove garlic, smashed; kosher salt; extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 8 slices preserved orange

Servings: persons

4 pieces dried orange zest
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon broken pieces from a whole cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (pimenton)
4 boneless, skin-on duck breasts, about 6 ounces each
1 orange
extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
kosher salt
pinch of crushed red pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, smashed
kosher salt
extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
8 slices preserved orange

1
In a small saute pan, toast the dried orange zest, fennel seeds, sweet paprika, crushed red pepper, cinnamon and smoked paprika over low heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Let cool briefly, then grind finely in a spice grinder.
3
With a sharp knife, trim the duck breasts of excess fat and score the skin side of the duck in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through to the meat.
4
Turn the breasts over and season the flesh side only of the duck with 1 tablespoon of the spices.
5
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.

312

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pieces dried orange zest, 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Spiced Duck Breast With Preserved Orange falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sicilian Spiced Duck Breast With Preserved Orange

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